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Explain how hydrochloric acid is a good conductor of electricity.


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  • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is a strong acid that dissociates completely into its ions (H+ and Cl-) in an aqueous solution.
  • So, the solution contains freely moveable ions which conduct electricity and becomes a good conductor of electricity.
  • Reaction:

HClH2OH++Cl-



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